Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are implicit critiques of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of social commentary, realism, wit, and irony have earned her acclaim amongst critics and scholars.
Persuasion
When a woman gets a second chance at love, she discovers that class and status might not be as important as following your heart.
By Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
In a world obsessed with wealth and status, a spirited young woman challenges societal expectations as she navigates love and prejudice to find her own path.
By Jane Austen
Mansfield Park
A poor girl must navigate the complex world of her wealthy relatives, facing challenges to her morality and finding unexpected connections in a society obsessed with class.
By Jane Austen
Lady Susan
Witness a cunning widow as she weaves a web of charm and deceit to secure her own desires and orchestrate her daughter's future in a society brimming with expectations and hidden agendas.
By Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility
Two sisters, one guided by reason and the other by emotion, search for love and security after losing their family fortune.
By Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice
In a world driven by social status and marriage ambitions, a young woman confronts her prejudices and navigates the complexities of love and class distinctions.
By Jane Austen
Emma
A well-intentioned but meddlesome young woman navigates the complexities of love and society as her matchmaking attempts lead to unexpected consequences.
By Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility
Two sisters with opposite approaches to love and life find their way in a society that values both sense and passion after losing their family fortune.
By Jane Austen
Northanger Abbey
A young woman obsessed with romance novels finally experiences high society, blurring the line between reality and her wildest, most dramatic fantasies.
By Jane Austen
The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of Jane Austen A Linked Index of all PG Editions of Jane Austen
In a world of British high society, follow the lives and loves of remarkable women who challenge expectations and redefine their own destinies.
By Jane Austen
The Watsons: By Jane Austen, Concluded by L. Oulton
Amidst societal expectations and familial bonds, a young woman navigates romance and class distinctions at a pivotal winter ball.
By Jane Austen
The Letters of Jane Austen Selected from the compilation of her great nephew, Edward, Lord Bradbourne
Step back in time, as personal letters showcase a witty author's world of family, society, and literary reflections.
By Jane Austen
Love and Freindship [sic]
Experience the rollercoaster lives of young women as they navigate love, loss, and friendship in a world full of societal expectations, all revealed through a series of intimate letters.
By Jane Austen